Networking Events & Webinars

NCEDA hosts a variety of networking luncheons, webinars and workshops throughout the year. Each event focuses on current topics of interest to economic developers. Luncheons and workshops include the opportunity to interact with fellow professionals, opinion leaders, and others who have an interest in supporting our state’s economic development activities.

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(Webinar) Remote Working Training: An Economic Boost for Rural North Carolina

Date/Time: December 10 • 10 – 11 am
Location: Zoom

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(Webinar) Strategy from Higher Ground: Avoid Foreseeable “Surprises” that Limit Growth

Date/Time: December 17 • 2- 3 pm
Location: Zoom

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Previous Events

(In Person) Raleigh Area Networking Luncheon

Date/Time: December 5 • Noon – 1:30 pm
Location: Hilton Raleigh North Hills • Raleigh

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(In Person) Wilmington Area Networking Luncheon

Date/Time: November 6 • Noon – 1:30 pm
Location: UNC Wilmington • Wilmington

VIEW THE AGENDA HERE

VIEW THE ATTENDEE LIST HERE

VIEW THE UNC WILMINGTON PRESENTATION HERE

VIEW THE AI PRESENTATION HERE

(In Person) Charlotte Area Luncheon

Date/Time: September 17 • Noon – 1:30 pm
Location: Quail Hollow Country Club • Charlotte

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(Webinar) Healthy Environment, Healthy Economy: DEQ’s Role in Economic Development & Environmental Protection

Date/Time: August 21 • 10 – 11 am
Location: Zoom

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(In Person) Economic Development Practitioner Workshop

Date/Time: August 6 • 9 am – 4 pm
Location: Blue Heron Event Venue • High Point

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VIEW PRESENTATIONS, SPEAKER DIRECTORY AND CONTACT LIST HERE (password protected – workshop registrants only)

(In Person) Triad Area Luncheon

Date/Time: May 22 • Noon – 1:30 pm
Location: Blue Heron Event Venue, High Point

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(Webinar) EDPNC Real Estate Report

Date/Time: May 16 • 10 – 11 am

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(In Person) Legislative Breakfast

Date/Time: May 8 • 7:30 – 9 am
Location: Legislative Building, Raleigh

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(In Person) Western NC Area Luncheon

Date/Time: April 30 • Noon – 1:30 pm
Location: Hilton Biltmore Park, Asheville

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(Webinar) EDPNC Spotlight: International Business Growth

Date/Time: April 30

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“Why Invest” Resource Document

SBTDC Flyer

(Webinar) Legislative 101

Date/Time: April 16 • 10 – 11 am

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VIEW ADVOCACY PAGE HERE FOR ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

(Webinar) Supplier Matching: A Tool for Business Growth for NC Manufacturers

Date: March 28

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(Webinar) Finding Balance: The Impacts of Land Use

Date/Time: March 19 • 10 – 11 am

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(In Person) Greenville Area Networking Luncheon

Date: January 18
Location: Willis Building, ECU

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(Webinar) The Economy in 2024 and The Future of Work
featuring Laura Ullrich (Senior Regional Economist, Research with FRB Richmond)

Date: January 17

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(In Person) Raleigh Area Networking Luncheon

Date: December 14
Location: Hilton Raleigh North Hills

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(In Person) Charlotte Area Networking Luncheon

Date: November 8
Location: Quail Hollow Country Club, Charlotte

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Presenting Sponsor: Civil & Environmental Consultants

(In Person) Wilmington Area Networking Luncheon

Date: October 25
Location: Cape Fear Community College Union Station, Wilmington

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Presenting Sponsor: T.A. Loving Company

(Webinar) ACT Work Ready Communities

Date: October 19

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(Virtual) Re-Stocking NC’s Product Inventory Webinar Part V: Legal Structure and Partnership Models

Date: May 2

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CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE NCEDA PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE MATRIX

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CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PARTNERSHIP MODELS AND LEGAL STRUCTURE PRESENTATION

Additional Partnership Model and Legal Structure Resource Slides:

(In Person) Asheville Area Networking Luncheon

Date: April 20 • Noon – 1:30 pm

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(Virtual) Market Forecast Webinar featuring Pat Riley, President & CEO with Allen Tate Companies

Date: March 23

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(Virtual) Re-Stocking NC’s Product Inventory Part IV: Technical Issues and Due Diligence

Date: February 22

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(Virtual) New Markets Tax Credit 101 Webinar

Date: February 9

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(Virtual) Building Strong and Resilient Businesses, Families and Communities

Date: December 7

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Hosted In Partnership With Family Forward NC

(Virtual) Re-Stocking NC’s Product Inventory Part III: Site Identification

Date/Time: November 17 • 1 – 2 pm

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(In-Person) Wilmington Area Networking Luncheon

Date: November 4

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Presenting Sponsor: ECS Southeast

(In-Person) Charlotte Area Networking Luncheon

Date: September 13

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Presenting Sponsor: ECS Southeast

(Virtual) Re-Stocking NC’s Product Inventory Part II: Building Community Support for Product Development

Date: August 31 • 10 – 11 am

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(Virtual) From Campus to Commerce Part III: How Today’s Community Colleges Support Economic Development

Date: May 4

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(In-Person) Triad Networking Luncheon

Date: April 28
Time: Noon – 1:30 pm

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(In-Person) Greenville Networking Luncheon

Date: April 21
Time: 12:30 – 2 pm

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(In-Person) Asheville Networking Luncheon

Date: April 8

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(Webinar) Data Trends and Tools: Finding Your Path to Workforce Innovation

Date: March 3

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(In-Person) Charlotte Networking Luncheon

Date: February 24

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Luncheon Presenting Sponsor: Parker Poe

(Webinar) From Campus to Commerce: University Leadership in Economic Development Part II

Date: February 3

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(Virtual) 2022 Emerging Executives Forum

Date: January 24-25

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Forum Presenting Sponsor: ECS Southeast

(Webinar) From Campus to Commerce: University Leadership in Economic Development

Date: Tuesday, December 14

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(In-Person) Raleigh Networking Luncheon

Date: Thursday, December 2

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Luncheon Presenting Sponsor: Duke Energy

(In-Person) Wilmington Networking Luncheon + NC Ports Tour: Part III of the Supply Chain Series

Date: Tuesday, November 16

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Luncheon Presenting Sponsor: ECS Southeast
Supply Chain Professional Development Series Sponsor: North Carolina Ports

(Webinar) The Supply Chain for Economic Developers Part II: Understanding North Carolina’s Competitive Advantage

Date: Tuesday, October 26

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Supply Chain Professional Development Series Sponsor: North Carolina Ports

(Virtual) September Power Hour Networking Event + Partner Update from myFutureNC

Date: Tuesday, September 28

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(Webinar) The Supply Chain for Economic Developers Part I: Understanding North Carolina’s Competitive Advantage

Date: Tuesday, September 14

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Supply Chain Professional Development Series Sponsor: North Carolina Ports

(Webinar) What Lies Ahead for the Economy: A View from the Federal Reserve

Date: Wednesday, August 25

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(Virtual) May Power Hour Networking Event

Date: Thursday, May 20

(Webinar) What Economic Development Can Learn from Businesses that Survive COVID-19

Date: Tuesday, May 18

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(Webinar) Best Practices in Maximizing Relationships with Elected Officials

Date: Tuesday, April 27

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(Virtual) April Power Hour Networking Event

Date: Thursday, April 15

Sponsored by S&ME

(Webinar) The State Budget: Where Have We Been? Where Are We Going? What Does It Mean?

Date: Wednesday, March 10

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(Virtual) Funding Resource Workshop

Date: Wednesday, March 3

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(Webinar) NC Certified Economic Developer Informational Session

Date: Tuesday, March 2

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(Webinar) Utilities 101 Part III – Water and Wastewater

Date: Wednesday, February 24

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(Webinar) Retail as an Economic Development Tool Part II

Date: Tuesday, February 16

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Sponsored by ElectriCities of North Carolina

(Virtual) February Power Hour Networking Event

Date: Thursday, February 11

Sponsored by Design Collaborative

(Webinar) How IEDC’s CEcD Credential Can Boost Your Career Trajectory

Date: Tuesday, February 9

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(Webinar) Retail as an Economic Development Tool Part I

Date: Thursday, January 28

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Sponsored by ElectriCities of North Carolina

(Virtual) January Power Hour Networking Event

Date: Thursday, January 21

Sponsored by Terracon Consultants

(Webinar) DHHS: DHHS COVID-19 Update for North Carolina’s Businesses and Economic Development Community

Date: Wednesday, December 16

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(Webinar) Utilities 101: Fueling Industry with Natural Gas and More

Date: Thursday, December 10

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(Virtual) December Power Hour Networking Event

Date: Wednesday, December 9

Sponsored by ECS Southeast

(Webinar) 2021 Political Landscape: The Election is Over – What Does It Mean for Public Policy in the US and NC?

Date: Friday, November 13

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(Webinar) Utilities 101: Energizing North Carolina
Date: Tuesday, November 10

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(Webinar) Recovery Focus: How North Carolina’s Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Industries are Fighting the Pandemic

Date: Wednesday, October 21

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Sponsored by ECS Southeast

October Regional Networking Luncheons

Small regional networking luncheons were held in Raleigh (October 7), Greensboro (October 8), Charlotte (October 13) and Asheville (October 14). Attendees heard industry updates from Wit Tuttell (VisitNC Director) and Amy Allison (NC Outdoor Recreation Director).

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(Webinar) Transforming Site Identification and Site Selection

Date: Tuesday, September 15

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Presented by Terracon Consultants

(Webinar) COVID-19 Civil Immunity Protections for Businesses

Date: Thursday, August 20

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Presented by Smith Anderson Law Firm

(Webinar) Maximizing the Return on Your Marketing Investment

Date: Tuesday, August 18

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(Webinar) From Calm to Crisis: Tips and Tools for Marketing and Communicating

Date: Wednesday, August 12

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(Webinar) Fundraising in Challenging Times

Date: Thursday, August 6

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Presented by Convergent Nonprofit Solutions

(Webinar) Keeping Up Appearances: Why Now is the Time for a Marketing Re-Fresh

Date: Tuesday, July 28

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(Webinar) New Tax Considerations for 2020

Date: Monday, July 27

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Presented by DMJ & Co.

(Webinar) BRE in a Time of Social Distancing

Date: July 9

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Sponsored by ECS Southeast

(Lunch and Learn Webinar) Course Corrections for Your Economic Development Strategic Plan

(Webinar) How to Support Local Businesses with ZoomBusiness

Date: June 23

(Webinar) Open for Business During the Times of COVID-19: Key Considerations for North Carolina Businesses

Date:  June 18

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(Webinar) Tools & Tips for a Powerful Economic Development Website

Date: June 16

(WEBINAR) Going Virtual: The Latest Technologies for Showcasing Properties and Communities

Date: Wednesday, June 3

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Sponsored by SynTerra Corporation

(WEBINAR) Entrepreneurship and Education in the New Era

(WEBINAR) From Recession to Recovery: Assessing the Economic and Financial Impact of COVID-19

Date: May 21

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Sponsored by ElectriCities of NC

(WEBINAR) Find the Right Data Method: Comparing Workforce Analytics and Community Data Tools 

(WEBINAR) Re-Opening NC Businesses:  Workplace and Employment Law Considerations

Date: May 15

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Sponsored by Williams Mullen Law Firm

(WEBINAR) Tools and Tips for Making the Most of Today’s Technology

Date: May 7

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COVID-19 Recovery Webinar, featuring Governor Roy Cooper

Date: April 29

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CARES Act Webinar, featuring Senator Thom Tillis

Date: April 16

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Small Business Administration Webinar, featuring NC District Director Thomas Stith

Date: April 9

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Triad Networking Luncheon

Date: January 28
Location: Revolution Mill – Greensboro

Strategies to Incorporate Brownfields into Local Sites & Buildings Initiatives

Luncheon Program
Luncheon Registrant List

Sponsored by:

Central NC Networking Luncheon

Date: Thursday, December 5
Location: City Club Raleigh

Data Dynamics: Tapping the Best Economic Development Research Tools

Luncheon Program
Luncheon Registrant List
Data Tools Handout

Sponsored by:

Eastern NC Networking Luncheon

Date: Thursday, September 26
Location: City Club of Wilmington

How to Develop & Utilize An Economic Impact Analysis

Eastern Regional Luncheon Registrant List
Regional Luncheon Agenda

Western NC Networking Luncheon

Date: Wednesday, May 8
Location: Biltmore Estate

Industrial Hemp and What it Means for North Carolina’s Economy

Sponsored By:

Western Regional Luncheon Registrant List
Regional Luncheon Agenda

December 2018 Networking Luncheon & Workshop

Date: Thursday, December 6
Location: City Club Raleigh

Sponsored By:

2018 December Networking Luncheon and Product Development Workshop Registrant List

Networking Luncheon Agenda
Product Development Workshop Agenda
Product Development Survey Results

Eastern NC Networking Luncheon

Date: Tuesday, October 23
Location: Rocky Mount Mills

Sponsored By:

Eastern Regional Luncheon Registrant List
Regional Luncheon Agenda

February 2018 Networking Luncheon

Date: Thursday, February 15
Subject: Using GIS to Market Your Economic Development Assets:  North Carolina Case Studies
Location: City Club Raleigh

2018 February Networking Luncheon Agenda
2018 February Networking Luncheon Attendee List

2018 February Networking Luncheon Presentations:
  • Chris Nichols – Product Manager, geothinQ
    Chris’ demonstration was based on geothinQ’s platform (www.geothinQ.com). geothinQ is a pioneer of on-demand geographic land mapping and data visualization.  It features an accessible, forward facing platform, with an interface that feels familiar even after a few clicks. Users visualize data relevant to their region, and the built-in search and analytical functions can display different scenarios and answer value-based questions.  Use geothinQ’s standard layers, including ownership boundaries, large tracts, value per acre, topography, wetlands and FEMA flood zones to quickly visualize the geography of your region; geothinQ also contains powerful property search features, strong graphics tools for strategizing, a collaboration platform and high-quality PDF creation capabilities.  geothinQ is available as a custom GIS product (contact Chris at nichols.c@geothinQ.com) and a geothinQ Regions product.  To view a complete list of geothinQ Regions and the data they include visit: geothinq.com/get-started/
  • Robin Spinks – Principal, Greenfield

December 2017 Networking Luncheon

Date: Thursday, December 7
Subject: Innovation-based Economic Development Across North Carolina
Location: City Club Raleigh

Sponsored By:

2017 December Networking Luncheon Agenda
2017 December Networking Luncheon Attendee List

2017 December Networking Luncheon Speaker Presentations:

Sponsorship opportunities are available for each NCEDA conference and event.
Contact Liz Dobbins-Smith at 888.246.2332 or liz@nceda.org for more details.